The Stanford Prison Experiment (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film
Released in 2002, The Stanford Prison Experiment is a documentary film directed by Kim Duke, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. An intensive psychological test by Professor Philip Zimbardo in 1971 saw US students volunteer to play prisoners and guards in an bid to examine the nature of good and evil. Within five days, four prisoners had broken down and another was on hunger strike. This film, containing strong language, reveals why the test was abandoned after less than a week.
Who’s in it. The Stanford Prison Experiment stars David Suchet as Narrator (voice) and Philip Zimbardo as Self.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stanford Prison Experiment page.
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- Where can I watch The Stanford Prison Experiment (2002)?
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- Who stars in The Stanford Prison Experiment?
- The Stanford Prison Experiment stars David Suchet and Philip Zimbardo.
- When was The Stanford Prison Experiment released?
- The Stanford Prison Experiment was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.